Testing physical performance in healthy athletes

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project includes two studies aimed at validating a new sport-specific upper extremity physical performance test battery in healthy tennis players and swimmers. The first study is cross-sectional, correlating test performance with actual sport performance and upper limb kinematics during a tennis serve. The second study is prospective, evaluating the predictive validity of the test battery over time. The goal is to establish a reliable set of tests that can be used to assess athletes' readiness to return to sport after upper limb injuries.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* In good general health
* Play tennis or swim competitively, at least 3 hours per week (training + competition)

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of shoulder dislocation in dominant and/or nondominant shoulder
* History of upper extremity surgery
* At the moment of participation, participants should not report a substantial injury (defined by the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre questionnaire on health problems) in the past two months. A substantial injury is defined as a moderate or severe reduction in training volume or reduction in sports performance or complete inability to participate in sport as substantial injuries and illnesses.
* Neurological symptoms in any extremity
* Suffering from a systemic disease (such as diabetes, lupus, arthrosis,.. )

Where it's running

• Department of rehabilitation sciences
  Ghent, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ann Cools — University Ghent
• Study coordinator: Jasper Stubbe
• Email: jasper.stubbe@hotmail.be
• Phone: 09 332 26 33

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.